DPWH DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 80

: The main purpose is to include the minimum materials testing equipment in the prequalification requirements for contractors to ensure the incorporation of quality materials in projects.
: It is aligned with Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1594 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations as amended on April 13, 1988.
: The Prequalification, Bids and Awards Committee is responsible for the evaluation.
: The requirement is on a per contractor basis, meaning the equipment may be used to service several ongoing projects of the contractors.
: Proofs of ownership should support the list of equipment in running condition owned by the contractor.
: It should be added under Item 2 (Equipment) of the Technical Aspects section in the prescribed format for the contractor’s confidential Prequalification Statement (Phase 1).
: Department Order No. 41, Series of 1987 provides the categorization.
: It supplements Department Order No. 38, series of 1987 on minimum equipment requirements.
: It took effect immediately upon its adoption on April 3, 1990.
: Fiorello R. Estuar signed the order as Secretary.